The Federal CARES Act extended the length of benefits, increased benefit amounts, and expanded access to unemployment benefits for self-employed, contractors, gig workers, and those receiving 1099s. The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been working to implement these expansions.
COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
Details about direct payments many taxpayers will receive from the federal CARES
Legislature Passes Bill to Help Vulnerable Residents, Support Schools Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Provisions address homelessness and MCAS testing requirements
No MCAS this Spring
Today the Senate and House agreed on legislation to waive the MCAS test for students this spring. The legislation sits on the Governor’s desk for his approval.
Wearing Masks
We should all be wearing improvised cloth masks when we go out in public places, to reduce our risk of catching COVID and our risk of transmitting COVID.
MA Legislature Passes Bill to Provide Immediate Relief to Municipalities During the COVID-19 Crisis
The bill extends the state income tax filing deadline; addresses disruptions in municipal tax collections and permitting; and allows licensed restaurants to sell certain alcoholic beverages with food take-out and delivery orders, among other provisions.